EICR

Building Regulations Compliance Certificate

Minor Works Electrical Certificate

Carry out the following checks to ensure your home will run efficiently:

Boiler efficiency

type of fuel, age, rating, any current warranties, service history (if any) and last known service (evidence)

Heating system

general age and condition, heating controls & type, Thermostatic Radiator Valves (if fitted), insulation to hot water tank and lagging of pipes

Insulation

cavity wall, loft

Renewable energy technologies

type, age and condition, any current warranties, any service / maintenance history, any tied finance like Green Deal, evidence of good roof integrity if roof mounted solar panels

Solar panels

If solar panels are installed (PV & Thermal), buyers should ask whether the installation was done correctly, and if in a block of flats who owns it and is responsible for its maintenance? If it was free install check whether this will cause an issue with obtaining a mortgage/p>

If the property comes with a garden, or outside space we suggest you check:

Trees and Hedges generally

Trees in your garden which may block light and cause a nuisance, e.g. leaf-fall, or trees in neighboring gardens / in the street causing the same. Hedges will require regular maintenance

Tall or well established trees

in your garden or a neighboring property with roots close to dividing walls or external walls of the property

Are there any tree protections?

Tree Preservation Orders AND Conservation Area designations (as these restrict what you can do to trees in terms of pruning and/or removal.)

Signs of invasive species

i.e. Japanese knotweed

About TrustMark

TrustMark is the only Government endorsed standards scheme for trades in and around the home. Registered Firms gain accreditation following thorough vetting and on-site inspections completed by independent, qualified inspectors